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Framework Knitting Collection

"Preserving the Art: Exploring the World of Framework Knitting" Delving into a world where threads intertwine with history

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Knitting Girl, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Knitting Girl, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7063401 Knitting Girl, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 57x37 cm; Private Collection

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646625 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Active service (colour litho)

Active service (colour litho)
8655794 Active service (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Active service. Young woman knitting for her lover who is away on military service)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Letter M: Mary and Madeleine, 1868 (engraving)

Letter M: Mary and Madeleine, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217314 Letter M: Mary and Madeleine, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201860 Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: The Wensleydale knitters, 1850

The Wensleydale knitters, 1850
3480171 The Wensleydale knitters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Wensleydale knitters at Hawes; Yorkshire. Everyone can be seen knitting; even while walking to the market)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Letter H: History

Letter H: History
DUV4217045 Letter H: History; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Knitting and sewing in London, 1850

Knitting and sewing in London, 1850
3479042 Knitting and sewing in London, 1850; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East end of London making up the stockings and mittens they knitted and sold to make a few pence)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Work table, 1891

Work table, 1891
3479028 Work table, 1891; (add.info.: Illustration advertising a Work Table that contains a range of crafting materials such as cotton, sewing needles, scissors and knitting needles)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo)

Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo)
8673086 Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daffodil twin set of spring)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Adoring young man holds a hank of wool, 1889 (engraving)

Adoring young man holds a hank of wool, 1889 (engraving)
2602712 Adoring young man holds a hank of wool, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: Adoring young man holds a hank of wool for his sweetheart to wind into a ball)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Some of the various stages in knitting (litho)

Some of the various stages in knitting (litho)
8673459 Some of the various stages in knitting (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the various stages in knitting)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: The dropped stitch (engraving)

The dropped stitch (engraving)
8647205 The dropped stitch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dropped stitch. Illustration for The Ladies Treasury, Vol I, 1858.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: A middle class family scene, 1850

A middle class family scene, 1850
3478307 A middle class family scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a middle class family scene. Illustrated by Frank Dadd (1851-1929). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Three Hebridean women, 1850

Three Hebridean women, 1850
3478240 Three Hebridean women, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting three Hebridean women. The Hebrides comprise a widespread and diverse archipelago off the west coast of mainland Scotland)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Children earning a living, 1850

Children earning a living, 1850
3478706 Children earning a living, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children earning a living by knitting and making nets. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Story told by the grandmother

Story told by the grandmother
DUV4217176 Story told by the grandmother; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Stickerin Und Spinnerin / Embroiderer and Spinner (colour litho)

Stickerin Und Spinnerin / Embroiderer and Spinner (colour litho)
8666204 Stickerin Und Spinnerin / Embroiderer and Spinner (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stickerin Und Spinnerin)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)

Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677243 Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Our Countryside, 1938: Runnymede (b/w photo)

Our Countryside, 1938: Runnymede (b/w photo)
8671533 Our Countryside, 1938: Runnymede (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Runnymede)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Marie Antoinette (engraving)

Marie Antoinette (engraving)
8672887 Marie Antoinette (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of King Louis XVI of France)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: 'Cherry' is an industrious girl (colour litho)

"Cherry" is an industrious girl (colour litho)
8651651 "Cherry" is an industrious girl (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Cherry" is an industrious girl)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Female herring fishers, knitting on the dock, in front of empty buckets waiting for the return of

Female herring fishers, knitting on the dock, in front of empty buckets waiting for the return of fishing
MMM5479201 Female herring fishers, knitting on the dock, in front of empty buckets waiting for the return of fishing, in Scarborough (Yorkshire, England), 1910 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving)

Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving)
8649999 Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643324 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo)

Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo)
8664271 Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School without walls)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)

Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)
7444537 Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas) by Schneider, Felicie (nee Fournier) (1831-88); 130.81x97.79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Knitting old woman (oil on canvas)

Knitting old woman (oil on canvas)
7404276 Knitting old woman (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 80x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krogh (1852-1925), Size: 80x65 cm Private collection); Photo © O

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: 885736

885736

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Reading and knitting in the garden (oil on panel)

Reading and knitting in the garden (oil on panel)
7389001 Reading and knitting in the garden (oil on panel) by Slomszynska, Olga (known as Olga Slom) (1881-1941); 23.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Olga Slomszynska)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration)

Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration)
7309332 Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: T: Knit, 1890 (illustration)

T: Knit, 1890 (illustration)
7309336 T: Knit, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th

Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern
7278812 Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern by Unknown Artist

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho)

Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho)
7157006 Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Ursula, Vain Victor)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Old woman sitting in a chair knitting, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

Old woman sitting in a chair knitting, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233098 Old woman sitting in a chair knitting, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old woman sitting in a chair knitting, 17th century)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Getting the wool ready (colour litho)

Getting the wool ready (colour litho)
7185219 Getting the wool ready (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting the wool ready)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Rivals in Mischief (colour litho)

Rivals in Mischief (colour litho)
7182163 Rivals in Mischief (colour litho) by Hayes, Sydney John (1858-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rivals in Mischief. Illustration for Chatterbox (1920).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Mother and cousins, 1889

Mother and cousins, 1889
7062527 Mother and cousins, 1889 by Isaachsen, Olaf (1835-93); 41.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock, Cornwall (colour litho)

Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock, Cornwall (colour litho)
7200533 Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock, Cornwall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman knitting fishermans hose, Porthoustock)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Girls reading a book and knitting (colour litho)

Girls reading a book and knitting (colour litho)
7157222 Girls reading a book and knitting (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls reading a book and knitting)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tricoteuse; Knitter; Strickerin (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tricoteuse; Knitter; Strickerin (engraving)
7197829 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tricoteuse; Knitter; Strickerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tricoteuse; Knitter; Strickerin)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Interior, Grez, 1883

Interior, Grez, 1883
7176999 Interior, Grez, 1883 by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 64x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Duomo and Sta Fosca, Torcello (litho)

Duomo and Sta Fosca, Torcello (litho)
7180373 Duomo and Sta Fosca, Torcello (litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duomo and Sta Fosca, Torcello)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Deep in Thought (colour litho)

Deep in Thought (colour litho)
7148384 Deep in Thought (colour litho) by Bartels, Hans von (1856-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deep in Thought. Illustration from Penroses Pictorial Annual, a Review of the Graphic Arts)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: A fireside picture (engraving)

A fireside picture (engraving)
7191016 A fireside picture (engraving) by Fraser, Francis Arthur (1846-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fireside picture. Illustration for The Quiver (1876).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde, and muslins

Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde, and muslins
6340319 Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde, and muslins by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency Scotland: knitting stockings, canal of Clyde)

Background imageFramework Knitting Collection: The Christmas Letter (colour litho)

The Christmas Letter (colour litho)
2808649 The Christmas Letter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Letter)


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"Preserving the Art: Exploring the World of Framework Knitting" Delving into a world where threads intertwine with history, framework knitting stands as a testament to craftsmanship and creativity. From oil paintings capturing scenes of old women engrossed in their craft to digital reproductions of 19th-century patterns, this captivating art form weaves together tales from generations past. In "Knitting old woman, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, brushstrokes immortalize the wisdom and serenity that comes with age. With each stitch carefully placed, she creates intricate patterns that tell stories only her skilled hands can unravel. Amidst blooming flowers and sun-kissed gardens, "Reading and knitting in the garden" transports us to a tranquil oasis where literature meets yarn. This oil on panel artwork captures the harmonious blend of intellectual enrichment and creative expression. Intriguingly titled "Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, " an illustration from 1890 showcases how knitting seamlessly fits into everyday life. It reminds us that even amidst games and learning endeavors, one can find solace in crafting something beautiful. The simplicity yet elegance of "T: Knit" takes us back to the late 19th century through its delicate strokes. This illustration serves as a gentle reminder that sometimes all it takes is a single thread to create wonders beyond imagination. A digital reproduction of an original 19th-century pattern brings forth nostalgia in "Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting. " Passed down through time like cherished heirlooms, these lessons connect generations while preserving traditions close to our hearts. Through vibrant lithographs such as "Useful Ursula, Vain Victor, " we witness how knitting transcends mere utility by becoming an avenue for self-expression. Each stitch becomes a statement reflecting individuality within society's tapestry.